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Xodus FMG-3241 Deluxe Starter Bench

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Discount weight benches that are actually a decent piece of equipment is what most of us look for. Thankfully, quality but discount weight benches is something for which Xodus is developing a reputation. The Xodus FM-3241 Deluxe Starters are a fine example of quality discount weight benches.

Typical of Xodus they have thought to include a built in weight and bar storage rack (optional), bicep (front of upper arm) preacher bench and even a lat pulldown.

Equipment

• powder coated, rust and chip proof, heavy steel frame
   

• barbell racks
   

• 500lb capacity high density foam padded, incline-flat-decline adjustable bench
   

• 125lb capacity lat pulldown pulley station
   

• wide lat pulldown bar
   

• bicep preacher curl bench
   

• leg extension (front of thigh)/leg curl (back of thigh) attachment
   

• weight and bar storage racks (optional)

Size

75"(length) x 40"(width) x 75"(height)

Warranty

1 year manufacturers warranty

Pros

• cheap
   

• good quality. Just remember this is not of the same quality as a Body Solid or Powertec for example but it's not as expensive either
   

• preacher bench. Preacher curls are a great exercise for isolating the biceps and the forearm muscles
   

• lat pulldown. Interesting to see this on a traditional home gym. Great for tricep (back of upper arm) pushdowns as well.
   

• optional weight and bar storage. Take it from me and get this option. Avoiding the inconvenience of having weights strewn everywhere makes it well worth the extra expense

Cons

• the lat pulldown capacity is a bit light. You don't have to be very strong pulldown 125lbs
   

• I'd like to see the barbell racks a little wider, like the Xodus Olympic with lat pulldown Have you ever pinched the outside of your palm between the rack and the barbell.......not nice!

Overall

A great home gym for starting off. You're definitely spoiled to get a lat pulldown as well as everything else. Xodus now have an impressive range of affordable home gyms and they hit the spot by adding little extras that a lot of other manufactures ignore.

Sellers

Prices include shipping

Bigfitness
 

• 12 months same as cash financing cash financing available. (Please be careful, the rate is 21% :-)

Dynadirect - $204.79 ($139 + $65.79 shipping)

• sorry but this link will just take you to their home page (technical problem). However once you are there just search for this "Xodus Deluxe".